Articles by Michael Le Pard

About Michael Le Pard

Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.

Latvia Looms as MX2 Championship Challenge Builds

Jun 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

An exciting weekend awaits the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams as they enter the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia, eager to carry the momentum from their […]

Pirelli race kilometers travel 8 times the distance from the Earth to the Moon

Jun 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A collaboration with a record duration, based on technological innovation with a direct impact on road tyre development 2.9 million race kilometres covered by7, equal to almost 8 times the distance from the Earth to […]

Biker Fest International 2023 amazing success

Jun 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker Fest International concluded its 37th edition by confirming the huge success of past years. A sell-out that was repeated everywhere, in the five areas of the event: from the crowded Village to the Demo Ride area, to the […]

Great expectations for Ducati Home Round in WorldSSP & WorldSBK

Jun 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Everything is ready for the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round, the fifth event of the 2023 WorldSBK season that will kick off with free practice on Friday morning at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. It […]

MotoAmerica Supersport Championship kicks off at Road America

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Head North to Road America to Challenge Grid Aboard Their Warhorse HSBK Ducati Panigales Sunnyvale, Calif., May 31, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and […]

US Hard Enduro Keystone Challenge in Pennsylvania Rocks

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Keystone Challenge The US Hard Enduro Series was in Pennsylvania for the Keystone Challenge. A combination of the marquee event Tough Like RORR Hard Enduro and the Shotgun Hard Scramble. Beta Rider Jonny Walker […]

APRILIA AND THE PIAGGIO GROUP DONATE €200000 TO FLOOD RELIEF

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA AND THE PIAGGIO GROUP DONATE €200,000 TO THE CIVIL PROTECTION FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF EMILIA ROMAGNA AFFECTED BY THE FLOODS THANKS TO OVER FIFTEEN THOUSAND FANS WHO FLOCKED TO MISANO, APRILIA ALL STARS BRINGS […]

Big Win at Dallas Half-Mile American Flat Track (AFT) action

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Reigning AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees Win Big at Dallas Half-Mile Mees Captures Second Win of the Season, Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson Finishes Third MINNEAPOLIS (April 24, 2023) […]

WorldSBK fans there are always great says BMW

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After a four-week break from racing, BMW Motorrad Motorsport now travels to the Adriatic coast. This weekend (2nd to 4th June), Misano (ITA) is the venue for round five of the FIM Superbike World […]

Beachside Bliss at Misano WorldSBK for Yamaha

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Search of Beachside Bliss at Misano A successful trip to the beach for Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Andrea Locatelli and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK will come in the form of trophies and […]

Notoriously grueling Keystone Challenge & Shotgun Hard Scramble Enduro

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing contender Ryder LeBlond has taken his TE 300i to a podium finish in Round 8 of the 2023 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Shotgun Hard Scramble event in Sugarloaf, […]

Rookies eager to fight for top places at WorldSBK Misano

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Ready for Home Race in Misano Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner will be back in action on 2nd-4th June for the fifth round of the 2023 season at Misano World […]

New extra soft tire development from Pirelli for riders

May 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The new development extra soft tyre should ensure greater consistency of performance over distance; meanwhile, a new development set for the 300 class riders In the fifth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will […]

2024 Husqvarna Motorcycles: Pure Performance

May 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Proven, stunning, Swedish-inspired designs together with revised suspension and improved handling of each motorcycle define the new Supermoto, Motocross and Cross Country 2024 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model line launch. Total Motorcycle features the new 2024 Husqvarna […]

Nine-time Italian Champion signs with Ducati as test rider

May 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati renews agreement with Michele Pirro as test rider for another three years Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Michele Pirro will continue as the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s test rider for another three years […]